Ballot question
Franklin County: 1% sales tax for school construction
- On the ballot in
- Franklin County
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Shall Franklin County, Virginia be authorized to levy a general retail sales tax at a rate not to exceed one percent, with the revenues to be used solely for capital projects for new construction or major renovation of schools serving Franklin County, Virginia, including related bond and loan financing costs, and with the tax expiring on June 30, 2046?
A “Yes” vote means
Authorizes Franklin County to levy a sales tax of up to 1%, used only for new construction or major renovation of schools (including related financing costs), expiring June 30, 2046.
A “No” vote means
Franklin County is not authorized to levy the sales tax of up to 1% for school construction and renovation.
Sources
- Proposed constitutional amendments and local referendums, November 3, 2026: Franklin County · Virginia Department of Elections
- Sample Ballot Selection, November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections (Franklin County) · Franklin County Office of Voter Registration and Elections
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